Electronic Signature Under The Law Of Slovenia

Under the law of the Republic of Slovenia, electronic signature has been implemented by the Act n. 57/2000 on Electronic Commerce and Electronic Signature. This Act, which complies with the legal framework set by the European Directive 1999/93/EC of December 13, 1999 on Electronic Signature, provides that electronic signature has the same probative value as handwritten signature under certain conditions. This Act also regulates also regulate the activity of Certification Services Providers (“CSPs.”)

The following questions have been addressed in this article:

How are electronic signature and advanced electronic signature defined?What are the legal effects of an electronic signature and of an advanced electronic signature?What are Certification Service Providers (“CSP?”)What requirements apply to the activity of CSPs?